A CRM, or customer relationship manager, provides businesses with a single unified platform where they can track and manage all their client-related interactions. By automating customer-related processes like lead capture and assignment, email automation, customer support, etc., CRMs can help improve organizational efficiency and streamline tedious, manual workflows. Sugar is a well-known CRM provider, renowned for its range of deployment options. Most organizations would opt for Sugar’s cloud-based CRM, but some of you might choose Sugar Enterprise, the locally deployable option.
While cloud-hosted software undoubtedly offers superior agility, scalability, and flexibility compared to locally deployed systems, the level of control provided by on-premises software remains unmatched. This plays a huge role in why organizations choose on-premises software despite the many ways in which cloud-hosted solutions outperform them. In addition to the control, with locally deployed services, the end user can implement and enforce the required security rules and regulations to be compliant with internal and external requirements.
But what if we told you there was a way to get the best of both worlds? By leveraging Apps4Rent’s cloud hosting services, you could maintain control and customization of your Sugar Enterprise account while enjoying the scalability, flexibility, and remote access that cloud hosting offers. This also means you can continue enjoying Sugar Enterprise’s robust feature set – which includes advanced account and contact management, comprehensive reporting and analytics, precise forecasting, efficient subscription management, and a high degree of customization – while ensuring that your CRM works optimally and is flexibly accessible.
Cloud vs Locally Deployed Sugar Enterprise: Key Differences
The following table will highlight the differences between the locally deployed Sugar Enterprise CRM and its cloud-hosted counterpart.
| Aspects | Cloud Deployment | Locally Hosted (On-Premises) |
| Initial and Ongoing Costs | Lower initial investment with reduced ongoing expenses | Higher upfront investment with continual maintenance costs |
| Performance | Optimized performance through scalable cloud infrastructure | Performance reliant on the capacity of local hardware |
| Hardware Requirements | No need for additional hardware or servers | Requires investment in local servers that meet system requirements |
| Flexibility | Accessible from any internet-connected device globally | Limited access to specific devices within local networks |
| Monitoring and Availability | Proactive monitoring with high availability and redundancy | Reactive approach with less redundancy and failover options |
| Compliance and Security | Strong security with multi-factor authentication and biometrics | Customizable security options for organizations with specific needs |
| Scalability | Instantly scalable with cloud resources | Scaling limited by physical server capacity |
| Backup | Automated cloud-managed backups | Manual backups requiring compliance with regulatory standards |
| Maintenance | Managed entirely by the cloud service provider | Requires manual updates and hardware upkeep |
| Data Access | Accessible globally via the internet | Restricted to local environment access |
The comparison clearly shows that hosting your Sugar Enterprise account on the cloud is the only way to get the most out of it while maintaining control over your system and data. By hosting your on-premises CRM on the cloud, you gain several key advantages. Firstly, better data control which allows you to manage your information according to your specific needs. Second, optimal performance is obtained via cloud architecture, delivering seamless operations and efficiency as compared to on-premises solutions.
Additionally, vendor independence ensures that you are not locked in or constrained by the service provider, giving you the freedom to make necessary changes and experiment. Finally, the continued usage flexibility enables you to maintain your on-premises Sugar Enterprise setup, complete with your customizations, while integrating it into a cloud-hosted environment, offering a hybrid approach that leverages both environments efficiently.
System Requirements for Cloud and On-Premises Deployment of Sugar Enterprise
Before making the transition from a locally deployed set up to a cloud-hosted one, it is essential to understand the hardware requirements for each iteration and the minimum specifications required to run Sugar Enterprise CRM on the cloud desktop, over individual workstations, an on-premises servers.
| Requirements | Individual Workstations | Server Deployment | Cloud Deployment |
| Processor | Dual-core processor (Intel i3 or equivalent) | Multi-core processor (4 cores or more recommended) | Dual-core processor (Intel i3 or equivalent) |
| RAM | Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended) | Minimum 8 GB (16 GB recommended) | Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| Storage | At least 20 GB of free space | SSD with at least 100 GB of free space | SSD with at least 20 GB of free space |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or a modern Linux distribution | Linux, Windows Server | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or a modern Linux distribution |
| Network | Stable, high-speed internet | Stable, high-speed internet | Stable, high-speed internet |
The Role of a Cloud Expert in Optimizing Cloud Hosting
Managing a cloud environment is not the easiest of tasks, especially for businesses that are focused on selling products or services rather than IT infrastructure. This is where a specialized cloud hosting provider, such as Apps4Rent, comes into the picture to ensure a seamless transition and efficient cloud management.
Having our support during your transition to a cloud-hosted Sugar Enterprise setup offers you the following benefits:
- Cloud infrastructure tailored to your needs
- Streamlined transition to the cloud
- Automated backups and advanced data redundancy and failover mechanisms
- 24/7 technical support to handle unexpected disruptions and minimize downtime
Dedicated Bronze
*For first 3 months
- 2 GB RAM and 2 vCPUs
- 40 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at $20/user/month
- Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to add Booster plan
Dedicated Silver
Save 10% yearly
- 4 GB RAM and 2 vCPUs
- 50 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at $20/user/month
- Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to add Booster plan
Dedicated Gold
Save 10% yearly
- 8 GB RAM and 4 vCPUs
- 65 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at $20/user/month
- Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to add Booster plan
Dedicated Platinum
Save 10% yearly
- 16 GB RAM and 8 vCPUs
- 130 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at $20/user/month
- Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to add Booster plan
Choose Apps4Rent to Streamline Your Sugar Enterprise Cloud Deployment
Apps4Rent is Microsoft Solutions Partner and an experienced cloud-hosting provider that has helped over 10,000 businesses and organizations achieve their peak operating potential by delivering customized and optimized cloud-hosted solutions. By partnering with us, you get the best technicians and engineers working on your Sugar Enterprise’s transition to the cloud, ensuring a seamless process.
Our expert technical team manages every step of your cloud transition while our dedicated support team works around the clock to offer you comprehensive guidance. From resolving technical issues to offering proactive guidance, we will make sure that you receive all the help to make the most of your Sugar Enterprise cloud setup. You can access your cloud-hosted Sugar Enterprise setup over our hosted virtual desktop solutions, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted performance for your organization.
Contact us today over chat, call, or text to learn more about how we can help optimize your cloud hosting needs.
